There are several summer camps at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp from school age and young adults. Below is a list of these camps, dates, and cost. More information and registration information is available at www.lsbconline.com

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades - May 31, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25

1st & 2nd Grades Slumber Party - June 6, 1 p.m. - June 7, 1 p.m. $35

2nd - 6th Grades Combo - June 8, 4 p.m. - June 13, 10 a.m. $200

6th, 7th, & 8th Grades - June 22, 4 p.m. - June 27, 10 a.m. $200

High School Retreat, 9th - 12th Grades - June 27, 7p.m. - June 28, 10 a.m. $15

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades - June 29, 4 p.m. - July 2, 10 a.m. $120

4th, 5th, & 6th Grades - July 6, 4 p.m. - July 11, 10 a.m. $200

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Wilderness - July 11, 5 p.m. - July 12, 10 a.m. $40

6th, 7th, & 8th Grades - July 13, 4 p.m. - July 18, 10 a.m. $200

Young Adult Retreat, Ages 19-29 - July 18, 5:30 p.m. - July 19, 10a.m. $25

9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th Grades - July 20, 4 p.m - July 26, 10 a.m. $230

4th, 5th, & 6th Grades - July 27, 4 p.m. - August 1, 10 a.m. $200

Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades - August 2, 9:30 a.m. - August 2 - 4 p.m. $25

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades - August 3, 4 p.m - August 6, 10 a.m. $120

Father & Son Wilderness (any age group) August 6, 2 p.m. - August 7, 10 a.m. $40

Worship Camp, 9th-12th Grades - August 8, 4 p.m. - August 10, 2 p.m. $100

It is often commented that it is harder to be a teenager today than it has ever been before in the history of the United States. If you were to do a Google search for statistics related to teenagers, it would take you no time at all to stumble across several sites each with equally disturbing news covering all kinds of topics. Teenagers definitely face some difficult things today and we recognize that parents have an extremely challenging role also. It is no easy task to be a parent today!

The youth mentor team at Central has been thinking of ways in which we can partner with you on this journey called parenting. The mentor team is already blessed with the opportunity to spend time with your children through weekly programs and occasional trips and we would love to have the opportunity to sit down with you and share parenting experiences and learn from one another.

On Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 4 p.m. (during Face 2 Face) we are going to have a gathering time for parents that will include a discussion on the topic of friendship led by Rev. Wade Allen and a time to talk about other questions or areas of concern. The goal is to provide a time and space for parents to support and love one another. At 5:30 p.m., parents and students will unite for a light dinner. We understand that some of you are connected with other churches and we respect that. If this time would be a blessing to you, we would love for you to come. We hope to make these gatherings monthly events.

Please contact Josh Sabo if you have any questions - josh@cbcyouth.org - 217-836-4720

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Each year, the youth have an opportunity to go to a life-changing youth conference called “Big Stuf” in Florida. The conference consists of great worship and teaching times as well as time for the youth group to meet in small groups with mentors. The mission of Big Stuf is “to creatively communicate the refreshing Spirit of Christ, the truth of His Word, and the difference living for Him can make in our lives. Our desire is to create environments that enhance the opportunities to lead students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.” To learn more about Big Stuf, log on to their website (www.bigstuf.com).

This year, the trip is scheduled for July 5 - 11. We have seen the lives of youth change because of Big Stuf. You can log on to the Big Stuf page of our website (www.CBCspringfield.org/bigstuf) to read letters from those who took the trip last year.

However, the trip costs $425 per person and not everyone can afford to go. Knowing how important Big Stuf is to the spiritual growth of our youth, the youth area is determined to find the money for them to go. This is done a couple of different ways:

First, fundraisers are scheduled. The next fundraiser is a car wash on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Ace Hardware on Wabash.

Second, we ask our church family, Sunday School classes, and groups to consider giving a monetary gift towards scholarships for students.

If you or your group would like to contribute, or if you have questions, please contact Josh (523-3639, ext. 27 or josh@CBCyouth.org).

Every Sunday at 4 p.m., 20 - 30 youth and their mentors (adult members of Central) meet in Merriam Hall for Face 2 Face. This is a time for Bible study and building relationship with adults and other youth.

Afterwards, the youth and adults enjoy a light meal together. We are looking for volunteers willing to help us with this aspect of the evening. If you, your Sunday School class or small group can sponsor, provide, or cook a meal, it would be a huge blessing to the ministry!

Contact Josh Sabo (523-3639, ext. 27 or josh@CBCspringfield.org) for more information or to let him know you can help.

We will be leaving for Big Stuf in Panama City Beach, FL with Hope Evangelical Free Church on July 5th this year and returning on July 11th. In order to secure your spot you will need to turn in (1) $50 deposit (2) CBC registration form (3) Big Stuf consent and (4) Panama Pact. Your spot will not be reserved until we receive all of these and you may want to get them in fairly quickly as we only have a limited number of spots. The total cost of the trip is going to be $425 and we will be letting you know of several different fund raisers that will be coming up in the near future

Check out the skwim website at www.skwim.org

2007 Skwim Pictures